Forensic toxicologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic toxicologist gender statistics
46.9% of forensic toxicologists are women and 53.1% of forensic toxicologists are men.
- Male, 53.1%
- Female, 46.9%
Forensic toxicologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.1% |
| Female | 46.9% |
Forensic toxicologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,810
Female income
$73,065
Forensic toxicologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic toxicologist positions over time. Currently, 46.9% of forensic toxicologists are female.
Forensic toxicologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.92% | 42.08% |
| 2011 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2012 | 54.47% | 45.53% |
| 2013 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2014 | 55.91% | 44.09% |
| 2015 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2016 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2017 | 56.70% | 43.30% |
| 2018 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2019 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 2020 | 54.85% | 45.15% |
| 2021 | 53.13% | 46.88% |
Forensic toxicologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic toxicologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Forensic Toxicologist | 53% | 47% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forensic toxicologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic toxicologists is White, which makes up 56.9% of all forensic toxicologists. Comparatively, 15.8% of forensic toxicologists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of forensic toxicologists are Asian.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Forensic toxicologist race
| Forensic toxicologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Forensic toxicologist race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic toxicologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic toxicologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.66% | 8.15% | 8.30% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 64.75% | 9.93% | 9.72% | 11.04% |
| 2012 | 66.47% | 9.01% | 9.69% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 64.33% | 9.74% | 9.77% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 64.50% | 9.59% | 10.04% | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 63.14% | 9.41% | 9.64% | 13.30% |
| 2016 | 63.66% | 10.00% | 9.71% | 12.55% |
| 2017 | 61.43% | 8.66% | 10.28% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 62.20% | 8.35% | 11.26% | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 63.59% | 8.04% | 9.84% | 13.70% |
| 2020 | 59.33% | 10.21% | 10.33% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 56.87% | 9.93% | 10.15% | 15.76% |
Forensic toxicologist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forensic toxicologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic toxicologists have the lowest average salary at $76,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,918 |
| White | $77,650 |
| Black or African American | $76,648 |
| Asian | $76,951 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,926 |
Average forensic toxicologist age
See how the average age of forensic toxicologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic toxicologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Forensic toxicologist age breakdown
The average age of forensic toxicologists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forensic toxicologist population.
Forensic toxicologist age breakdown
| Forensic Toxicologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forensic toxicologist educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic toxicologists is bachelor's degree, with 81% of forensic toxicologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Forensic toxicologists by degree level
| Forensic toxicologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Forensic toxicologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic toxicologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,952 annually. With a Associate degree, forensic toxicologists earn a median annual income of $76,034 compared to $71,283 for forensic toxicologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,952 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,034 |
Forensic toxicologist employment statistics
Company size where forensic toxicologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic toxicologists work.
Forensic toxicologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Forensic toxicologist jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic toxicologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic toxicologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forensic toxicologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 40% |
Forensic toxicologist turnover and employment statistics
Forensic toxicologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic toxicologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic toxicologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic toxicologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average forensic toxicologist tenure
The average forensic toxicologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 forensic toxicologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic toxicologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Forensic toxicologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic toxicologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Taste Tester | 7.88% | 6,855 |
| Forensic Toxicologist | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Similar forensic toxicologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Taste Tester | 7.88% | 6,855 |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic toxicologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Forensic toxicologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |